Soltam Rascal

Lightweight Self-Propelled Gun (SPG) Vehicle

Armor / Land Systems

The Soltam Rascal is a mating of a 155mm field howitzer with the chassis of the Merkava tank producing an effective and air-portable SPG platform.

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Specifications

Year:
1985

Crew
4

Manufacturing
Soltam Systems - Israel

Production
100 Units

Israel

- Fire Support / Assault / Breaching

Length:
24.61 ft (7.5 m)

Width/Span:
8.07 ft (2.46 m)

Height:
7.55 ft (2.3 m)

Weight:
21 tons (19,500 kg; 42,990 lb)

(Showcased structural values pertain to the Soltam Rascal production model)

1 x Diesel-fueled engine developing 350 horsepower.

(Showcased powerplant information pertains to the Soltam Rascal production model)

Maximum Speed:
31 mph (50 kph)

Maximum Range:
217 miles (350 km)

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1 x 155mm /39 caliber OR /52 caliber howitzer.

Ammunition:
36 x 155mm projectiles.

(Showcased armament details pertain to the Soltam Rascal production model)

Rascal - Base Series Name

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